There are aftermarket conversion kits which your indy shop can use to turn your smg into a manual tranny in less than 5. But all of you are missing out on fantastic vehicles because people with no experience with the system love to perpetuate the myth that the transmission murders puppies and gave your grandmother glaucoma. A true wolf in sheeps clothing, the m3 uses the standard 3 series sedan as a template before adding an uprated engine, improved suspension components, and a host of other performancededicated parts. Smg to mt conversion on 2007 m6 page 2 bmw m5 forum and.
I just took it into the local bmw shop to find out that the hydraul. Not the easiest job in the world, but converting a bmw m3 csl from smg to manual is quite a project. This 2005 bmw m3 convertible was sold new in las vegas, nevada and has had one prior owner according to the selling dealer. Bmw m3 smg to six speed manual conversion eurompire. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. Further details on your question or topici have an 02 smg, i started having problems with the smg light coming on and off randomly. Eurompire will convert m3 smg transmission to six speed manual today. This is not about what is better or who prefers what. Bmw e46 m3 6 speed manual conversion swap parts kit pedals. I know some of you may think why ive done this or which is better. Bmw e46 automatic to manual unlike bmws e60 m5 and e92 m3, the e46s smg and manual options use the same gearbox, allowing for cheap conversion from one to the other a process made simple less daunting by following. Bmw m3 e36 e46 smg to manual conversion transmission kit.
Factory options consist of rearside airbags, lumbar support, xenon headlights, and a. Smg to manual conversion complete with pics the m3cutters. E46 m3 smg to manual conversion lang racing development. Bmw e46 3 series coupe m3 smg ii technical specs, dimensions. At andys auto sport, we have a huge variety of bmw m3 body kits so that you have all the options you want.
Vs motorsports converts a e46 m3 smg transmission to manual. Manual e46 m3s tend to be more desirable and cost quite a bit more than manual m3s so often times owners can buy an e46 m3 smg and have it converted to manual for about the same price as buying a true manual. I used the f10 m5 manual weighted illuminated gear knob which is one piece with the leather. Check out my main channel shoplifetv for the tutorial on how to do it. So 1st gear 4000 rpm 2nd gear 4000 rpm 3rd gear etc. Many e46 m3 owners have experienced mushy clutch feel, inconsistent engagement, and premature wear of the clutch in their manual transmission cars. Detailed features and specs for the used 2005 bmw m3 including fuel economy, transmission, warranty, engine type, cylinders, drivetrain and more.
Sometimes, the gearbox will just not let me shift up gears manually until i reach 4000 rpm. The ecs performance clutch pedal kit 35311163870kt2 along with. Bmw e46 m3 smg to 6spd manual conversion bmws e46 m3 is arguably the best m car to date. Smg drivelogic display remind you that no gear is engaged to secure the vehicle against rolling. All parts are oem bmw except bearing premium quality koyospring pin is made custom the dimensions are the same as oem. Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car. But the analyst in me wants to know more about this. From a lot of experience with cars in general, this is cheaper, easier and just better in every way jthan trying to do a conversion. You can recoup a good chunk of the cost by selling a good smg pump and gear actuator. I am aware that its more complicated in practice, but bear with me. Our kit allows you to run 1jz 2jz engine with bullet proof bmw manual gearbox, as the toyota r154 and v160161 are getting harder to find and got really overpriced. A high revving straight six with beautifully tuned individual throttle bodies, boasts an impressive 333hp, with nimble handling, an aggressive stance and body design that still competes with todays exotic cars. One good thign about regular smgs in bimmers, it will rev match when you do 2 to 1 downshift off throttle. There was a time when smg transmissions used to be worth more than a bare 6 speed manual.
Army service on 12 december 1942, as the united states submachine gun, cal. F8x m compound brakes on e46 m3 page 7 the m3cutters. Its probably a moot point now, but heres some more info on someone thats doing smg bellhousing conversions for the. Gearbox and diff oil change, so im not adding the cost of these parts to the conversion as they needed doing anyway. I went on to buy an smg one and another 2 more smg m3 s after that. Why i chose an automatic over a manual gearbox so many people have asked why i didnt get a manual and there are a few reasons as to why i. Ive got an smg e36 and when it needed a pump i looked into getting shropshire bmw parts to help convert. They have done this in the past and are confident in the swap. We have 2 bmw m3 2005 manuals available for free pdf download. I get a lot of negative comments and questions about the smg gearbox in my e46 m3, but mostly. The first generation smg or sequential manual gearbox transmissions have not held up well over the long run and are starting to. Used bmw m3 with manual transmission for sale cargurus. Kit includes components that will be needed to successfully convert from an smg equipped car to a manual transmission using a e9x m3 gs653bz. Bmw manual transmission conversion kit 21212283648kt fcp.
Check out my main channel shoplifetv for the tutorial on how. Our e46 bellhousing prep service includes all the parts and machining for the smg to manual conversion. I just joined this forum a few days ago and am shopping for an e60 m5. Manual transmission for 2005 bmw m3 oem vehicle parts. When i had the m3 with smg, i did not miss the stick shift. With the smg unless youre really driving hard it feels like youre just along.
The early pioneers in sequential shifting technology for road cars were bmw and ferrari, undoubtedly a consequence of both manufacturers involvement in formula one auto racing. As a matter of fact, when some customers do have issues with the smg, they will opt for a manual conversion. Everything needed for the conversion is already in place on the transmission. While the information is out there if you do some searching, we dont provide parts listsparts kits for the conversion.
I was thinking that if any smg components went on my car, id do the 6 speed swap. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report. Users ranked 2005 bmw m3 against other cars which they droveowned. I figure i can drive the car until the clutchfly needs replacing or the smg pump s the bed. Ive just completed my smg to manual conversion on my e46 m3 coupe. The bmw m3 has built a storied reputation as one of the worlds best sports sedans. This body kit was originally codeveloped with bmw motor sport division for race purposes. The car is finished in jet black over black leather and has 61,803 miles. Bmw m3 e36 e46 smg to manual conversion transmission kit getrag 420g 6 speed. Apr 27, 2018 i convert a 2006 competition package bmw m3 smg to manual transmission.
The smg ii drivelogic is bmws second generation of their sequential manual gearbox offered in the e46 m3 and possibly some other models that dont come to mind at the moment. Bmw genuine e46 m3 sequential manual gearbox smg gear position sensor new. Order a new m3 fitted the way you want and sell the smg car. Its down to personal preference, ive own my smg e46 m3 for 5 years and during that time i loved the smg i was driving around 200. Covers stripping, operation, assembly and disassembly.
I have an 09 and am considering doing a manual swap at some point. We have more than 40 brands of ground effects including our own line of body kits that we manufacture in house, and we carry body kits for more than 200 different vehicles. Manual transmission parts for 2005 bmw m3 for sale ebay. There are parts of the tune in the smg equiped dme software that is very different to the standard 6 speed manual many dont realise this and do the simple change with tools like the above. The kit is available in a sturdy ultralight carbon fiber or durable light glass fiber version. The innovation is that, when functioning as an automatic, the driver does not need to operate a clutch. This kit is currently widely used in europe for gt and gts class racing for the bmw e46 m3 model. E46 m3 smg to manual conversion part 2 sticky post by tfryan on april 1, 2016 over the past few weeks, a lot has happened since the e46 entered the shop doors. Now, presumably because so many people are doing this swap, the manuals are several hundred more than used smgs.
You only get one shot at this, if its screwed up your transmission will never shift right. Bmw m3 convertible 2005 owners manual pdf download. Starting in 1997 on the e36 m3 sold overseas, bmw offered what they called an smg sequential manual gearbox transmission, which. I know you can relatively easily convert an smg m3 to manual as its exactly the same gearbox all you really have to do in theory is yank the hydraulics out, fit a shifter and clutch pedal, and recode the ecu. One test drive with the wonderful 6 speed manual and the m3 and i bonded. If this happens to a car you own it often make sense to convert the car to a manual rather than fix the smg unit. Bmw released the smg transmission for their e46 m3 in 2001, cleverly predicting the future of highperformance gearboxes. The latest addition to the tf fleet is a 2004 bmw m3, stock car with a csl type bumper, sub100k miles and the smg transmission. In fact, we carry more body kits than any other company on earth. E46 m3 manual to smg conversion by letsmail9275 issuu. Disassembly and bellhousing modification in this video, nick starts the smg to manual swap on his e46 m3. I did a smg to manual conversion on another car, i can tell you that it will work, but there will be some work to get this done right, you will most likely need to replace the trans sub tunnel to accommodate the manual gearbox, the ecu will need to be reprogrammed so you dont have any errors. The e46 m3 came in two different transmission variations. Its essentially a transmission capable of functioning as an automatic, or functioning as a manual transmission.
I heard the 6 spd is faster which seems untrue since the smg switches through the gears faster than most or all people can. I wanted to get opinions on the smg vs the manual 6 spd. I went on to buy an smg one and another 2 more smg m3s after that. I did this conversion on my e46 m3, had my smg bellhousing machined rather.
Brand new, plug and play wiring harness for a bmw e46 with a ls2 drive by wire engine swap. Manual e46 m3 s tend to be more desirable and cost quite a bit more than manual m3 s so often times owners can buy an e46 m3 smg and have it converted to manual for about the same. So here is my story, hope it helps those having smg issues and are fed up. The e46 m3 is actually one of the most reliable cars bmw has built in the last 10 years. After he and wesley remove the transmission and smg parts. The hydraulic pump often fails resulting in a costly repair. For all you e46 m3 drivers who still have smg transmissions and are contemplating converting or swapping to a normal 6mt, i just completed the conversion on my 05 comp package m3. This 1999 bmw m3 is finished in fern green over a sand beige leather interior and was acquired by the seller in 2019. Spring pin is made from hardened steel, and it have locking grooves for safe and easy install. Smg can make you look like a rookie driving a manual if youre not used to it.
We will continue to operate and deliver on our regular schedule from all our locations until further notice. Because of the costs of fixing the issue, and due to readily supply of manual m3 parts we had in house from previous projects, we opted to go a different route and convert this. I wont be manufacturing any more until another 15 preorders are secured which is unlikely to be this year. To accomplish your actual desire, a 6 speed, there is only one way. Bmw m3 questions smg hydraulic pump replacement cargurus. If you do decide buying, there is no support and no instructions. How to own a bmw e46 m3 with a proper manual for next to. Smg to manual conversion i convert a 2006 competition package bmw m3 smg to manual transmission. Smg first appeared in europe in 1996 and has recently accounted for half of all m3 sales outside the u. Take out your smg transmission, sell it, pick up a factory 6 speed manual, then stuff it back in the car. Lets start off by saying that i live in a small country, so there are approximately 4560 e46 m3s for sale at any given time. With the largest selection of cars from dealers and private sellers, autotrader can. Get the best deals on manual transmission parts for 2005 bmw m3 when you shop the largest online selection at.
Bmw m3 e46 manual conversion transmission kit getrag 420g 6 smg bellhousing ebay. Jun 25, 2015 you do this with factory tools if you want a perfect conversion i. We have 27 2005 bmw m3 vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 3 1owner cars, and 43 personal use cars. Now that all my cars are stick shift, i miss the smg in the m3. May 20, 2015 for all you e46 m3 drivers who still have smg transmissions and are contemplating converting or swapping to a normal 6mt, i just completed the conversion on my 05 comp package m3. The 6speed manual gearbox manufactured by getrag, operated in automated a mode and performed similar to an automatic transmission or in sequential s mode, which allows the operator to shift manually through the gears. Not too outrageous, and with new oem parts would be nice functioning gearbox for the next 100k kms. Manual e46 m3s tend to be more desirable and cost quite a bit more than manual m3s. The bmw m3 stands out for being athletic, responsive and fun to drive, as well as relatively fuelefficient. E46 bellhousing machine and prep service for smg to manual. Bmw m3 e46 manual conversion transmission kit getrag 420g 6. I test drove a manual and smg e46 m3 years ago and just loved the smg by far. After that its a matter of 1520 minutes programming with an autologic unit and you are ready to drive off. Early demil sten mk3 kit, with original barrel, bore is shiny.
We converted a bmw e46 m3 from smg to a 6speed manual transmission. The reason is quite simple the original bmw lukmanufactured. View and download bmw m3 convertible 2005 owners manual online. The subject of this ebook is focused on e46 m3 manual to smg conversion, however it. The e46 m3 had a couple major issues, one of the lesser ones is the smg gearbox. Get e46 m3 manual to smg conversion pdf file for free from our online library. Its the same manual gearbox that, instead of having the clutch foot operated, has the clutch electrohydaulically. E46 m3 smg to manual conversion part 2 tfworks blog. Feb 27, 2019 hi guys, 2 kits remain from the previous order if anyone is sitting on the wall regarding these. Oem vehicle parts and the automotive repair industry are considered essential businesses per our current government regulations. M3 convertible 2005 automobile pdf manual download. The kit is exclusively imported by gthaus for north american.